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F438 YLJ

1989 Nissan Prairie

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Nissan Prairie102,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 YLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrairie
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2005 116,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Prairie?

Based on 19,073 MOT tests across 3,916 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
2,502
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
3,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,717
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,578
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,503
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F438 YLJ is a 1989 Nissan Prairie in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Prairie models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Prairie fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F438 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Prairie typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Nissan Prairie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F438 YLJ registered?

F438 YLJ is a 1989 Nissan Prairie, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F438 YLJ safe to buy?

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